Understanding Eye Color Rarity: How Rare Are Your Eyes?

Discover the rarity of different eye colors and what makes them unique. Learn about common and rare eye colors, including heterochromia.

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Eye color rarity varies: Brown eyes are the most common worldwide. Blue, gray, and green eyes are less common, with green being the rarest at about 2% of the population. Central heterochromia and sectoral heterochromia are extremely rare conditions where eyes have multiple colors.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the rarest eye color? The rarest eye color is green, with only about 2% of the global population possessing it.
  2. What causes heterochromia? Heterochromia is caused by excess or lack of melanin in the iris, leading to eyes of different colors or multiple colors.
  3. Are blue and gray eyes more common than green? Yes, blue and gray eyes are less common than brown but more common than green, making green the rarest natural eye color.
  4. Can eye color change over time? Yes, eye color can change due to factors like lighting, aging, or certain medical conditions.

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